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The Russian Federation is listed as a signatory to the Kimberly Process, meaning that diamonds exported from Russia or imported to Russia are all certified by the Kimberly process.
The only groups in favour of conflict diamonds are terrorists, criminals, gangsters and others interested in funding mayhem, civil war, and terrorism.
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Are conflict diamonds sold in the US legally?
Conflict diamonds from Liberia and Sierra Leone are barred from import by executive orders. It is difficult to identify conflict diamonds conclusively meaning that some diamonds sold int he US may very well be conflict diamonds.
Are blood diamonds and conflict diamonds the same thing?
Yes blood diamonds and conflict diamonds are the same thing. They can also be called converted diamonds, war diamonds or hot diamonds. Hopefully this answered your question.
How are conflict diamonds obtained?
Conflict diamonds are usually mined by humans digging in the soil.
How do conflict diamonds affect cultures?
Conflict diamonds can destroy, dismember and dismantle cultures.
How do conflict diamonds effect people?
People who mine conflict diamonds can be killed for a whim; conflict diamonds fund mayhem, war, civil unrest and other inhumane activities.
Do Swarovski earrings have conflict free diamonds in them?
Swarovski earrings are not real diamonds, therefore there is no concern about conflict free diamonds. Swarovski jewelry is made from crystals, not diamonds.
Where are most diamonds mined?
Russia is the biggest exporter of diamonds. It may sound strange but Russia actually mines 22 percent of total diamonds in the world.
How are conflict diamonds formed?
Conflict diamonds are formed like any other diamond: deep within the earth's mantel under extreme pressure and ultra high heat. It's only when humans become involved in the 'business of diamonds' that diamonds are labeled as conflict diamonds.
Who used the conflict diamonds?
According to DiamondFacts.org: "Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa." You can read more, below.
Do conflict diamonds help local economies?
Conflict diamonds 'help' the terrorists and criminals who profit from them. In local economies run by terrorists and criminals, you could say that conflict diamonds 'help' those economies, because the diamonds are turned into cash.
What countries do Zales get their diamonds from?
Zales obtain their diamonds from all over the world. However, they follow a strict policy concerning conflict diamonds. They follow a process called the Kimberly process to assure that diamonds they purchase are not coming from countries that use the income to help fund war or cause human abuses. See the related link below for more information on Zales stance on conflict diamonds and the Kimberly process.
What steps have been or are being taken to identify conflict diamonds and distinguish them from other diamonds?
Diamonds can be certified as non-conflict diamonds according to the Kimberly Process. In addition, some mines, such as those in Canada and Australia are not in conflict zones, which are found in Africa.
